What is a dark match in wrestling?

A non-televised match at a televised show (compare house show). A dark match before the show is often used to test new talent or warm up the crowd. A dark match after the show typically features main event level wrestlers, in order to sell more tickets and send the crowd home happy, without affecting TV storylines.

What is the most brutal wrestling match?

One of the most brutal matches involving well-known wrestlers occurred on August 25, 1995, when Terry Funk and Cactus Jack met in the final round of a tournament to crown the "King of the Death Match," which notably featured the violent pairing of barbed wire and C4, for the Japanese wrestling promotion IWA.

What does it mean to be green in wrestling?

Green: Used to describe a wrestler who is raw and inexperienced. Generally refers to someone who is at the beginning of his career and more likely to make mistakes in the ring.

What are the different types of matches in WWE?

• Singles match. A singles match also known as a regular match between two wrestlers. ...
• Empty Arena match. ...
• Falls Count Anywhere match. ...
• Flag match. ...
• Handicap match. ...
• Iron Man match. ...
• Lumberjack match. ...
• Bra and Panties match.

What does getting color mean in wrestling?

Color. a term used by wrestlers and promoters to discuss the amount of bloodshed in a match. Color commentator.

What does F mean in wrestling?

-F- Fall. When both of the opponent's shoulders are in contact with the mat (a pin), a wrestler is awarded a fall, which wins the match.

What is Gorilla in WWE?

The "Gorilla Position" is the area backstage where the show is directed. Vince McMahon takes the helm. It's where his creative genius shines i.e. it's where he screams himself stupid at some commentator for using pronouns instead of some hysterically convoluted nickname.

What is a dog collar match?

In a dog collar match, wrestlers remain joined to each other through leather collars, usually a couple of meters long, to each other's necks, and for the entire fight. In most cases, any detachments will lead to a match disqualification.

What is a bull rope match?

The rules of the match were simple. Both men were attached to opposite ends of a 14-foot bull rope, meaning neither man could escape very far away from his opponent. The first man to score a pinfall or submission would win, and the bull rope and cowbell attached to the rope were legal.

What is a Last Ride match?

Last Ride Match: The only way to win a "Last Ride" match is for one wrestler to force their opponent into the back of a hearse, close the door, and drive out of the arena. Aside from putting your opponent in the hearse, there are no rules.

What does throwing a potato mean in wrestling?

Potato/Stiff: To legitimately hit an opponent with a lot of force either with a punch or kick or even an object. This is often by accident but can be on purpose. Promo/Cutting a Promo: A term used to describe an on screen interview with a wrestler.

What does spot monkey mean?

Spot Monkey

A type of wrestler who makes a name for themselves by performing multiple pre-planned moves without rhyme or reason in regards to the flow of the match.

What's a mark in wrestling?

The term “mark” is perhaps the most commonly used term among wrestling fans. To be a wrestling “mark” is to be someone who buys into the emotion and characteristics of the storyline and characters. All wrestling fans are marks, some to different levels of it than others.

How much are the WWE belts worth?

The most basic replica belts with three nickel plates and no other adornments cost just under $1,000, but some of the more complex gold-plated designs like those used by WWE can sell for more than $10,000.

Are barbed wire wrestling matches real?

Barbed wire is used in the professional wrestling "barbed wire match". In some promotions the barbed wire is fake while in others it is very real.

What is a shoot wrestling match?

A shoot in professional wrestling is any unplanned, unscripted, or real-life occurrence within a wrestling event.

What is a lights out match in wrestling?

A Lights Out match strips back all the rules, with the result not being considered when looking at a wrestler's win/loss record on the rankings, with the idea being that the two involved care more about harming their opponent than winning.

What are the rules of a dog collar match?

The rules of a Dog Collar match are fairly simple — both men will wear a leather collar around their necks, connected by several yards of chain. That chain is allowed to be used throughout the match, and the only way to win is via pinfall or submission.

How do you win a dog collar match?

The rules are pretty simple. Punk and MJF will each wear leather dog collars around their necks. However, both collars will be connected by a steel chain, which can be used as a weapon by either performer. The only way to win this match is by pinfall or submission.

What does a pipe bomb mean in WWE?

The infamous “Pipe Bomb” in professional wrestling is in reference to a promo—some say a shoot—in which CM Punk took to the microphone and essentially broke the fourth wall in professional wrestling, attacking not only the establishment in his Pipe Bomb delivered to the WWE audience but the entirety of WWE and its ...

What is a rib in wrestling?

In professional wrestling, a rib is a prank played on a wrestler, or backstage employee of a wrestling promotion, by another wrestler. Ribs may be practiced as a form of stress relief from the grueling schedule of traveling, experiencing the physical exertion of wrestling, and sleeping in a different town most nights.

What does tweener mean in WWE?

Tweener, a professional wrestler portrayed as morally neutral or ambiguous. Tweener, a bowler whose bowling form falls between accurate stroking and powerful cranking.

What does FF mean in wrestling?

Scoring a Forfeit in The Wrestling Tourney. 1. In Scoring, go to User Defined and put in Forfeit. Give it a 2 letter abbreviation (I used Ff), and put in 2.00 for User Defined Points. This gives the winner his bonus points.

What is a wrestling booker?

To determine and schedule the events of a wrestling card. The person in charge of setting up matches and writing angles is a "booker". It is the wrestling equivalent of a screenwriter. A booker can also be described as someone who recruits and hires talent to work in a particular promotion.

What is a Smark?

smark (plural smarks) A fan of professional wrestling who is aware that the matches are scripted but enjoys them nonetheless.